thanks for the replies guys. Found a used/brand new Parker buckshot at my local bowshot. Looks like it may have been shot 20 times max. It has zero scratches, zero string wear(sp?); its a 10 out of 10. $125 bare bow, didn't think that was too bad. Set it up with a WB rest, sights off my back up XI bow. Cost break down: bow, new release, new rest, 6 new arrows and new case for 237 out the door? I'm not sure who's more excited she or I. Prissy gurl that's falling in love with hunting, can't wait to see her face when she lays the smack down on a deer. Sorrry for the silly post but since I don't have kids to introduce, she's the next best thing.